The Black Caps issues with fast bowlers continues leading into the Champions Trophy, with fast bowler Lockie Ferguson ruled out of the tournament.
Ferguson felt some pain in his right foot after bowling a spell in the informal warm-up match against Afghanistan in Karachi on Sunday.
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An initial medical assessment indicated he would not be fit enough to take part in the entire tournament.
Given the proximity to the start of the Champions Trophy and the short nature of the tournament, the decision was made to send Ferguson home to begin rehabilitation.
Canterbury fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will replace Ferguson in the squad, and will depart for Pakistan on Tuesday night.
Jamieson returned to domestic cricket for the Kings in the Super Smash in December, following a 10-month stint on the sideline rehabilitating a stress fracture in his back.
He played a key role as the Kings reached the grand final, finishing as the competition's joint second leading wicket-taker with 14, including figures of 4-12 against the Central Stags at Hagley Oval.
He featured in Canterbury's Round 8 Ford Trophy match against the Central Stags last week as well as today's round nine win over Northern Districts in Hamilton.
Ben Sears was earlier ruled out of the tournament due to injury with Jacob Duffy called in as a replacement.
ICC Champions Trophy fixtures:
Wednesday 19 February, 10pm NZT - Black Caps v Pakistan - National Stadium Karachi
Monday 24 February, 10pm NZT - Bangladesh v Black Caps - Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Sunday 2 March, 10pm NZT - Black Caps v India - Dubai International Stadium
Tuesday 4 March, 10pm NZT - 1st Semi-Final - Dubai International Stadium
Wednesday 5 March, 10pm NZT - 2nd Semi-Final - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Sunday 9 March, 10pm NZT - Final - TBC